Scope of MMHPP is to
facilitate the access to electricity to remote villages and other off grid
installations (schools and medical centres) by means of the use of renewable energies
such as micro hydro and solar.

·Optimum
utilization of water resources available in the KP addressing energy needs of
the rural population.

·To
inculcate concept of self-reliance and self-help in the installation as well as
operation and maintenance of plants.

·To
promote economic activities in the backward areas.

Brief Description

Government of the Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa has vision to provide mini micro hydropower solution to
communities, homes, basic health units and schools to reduce burden on National
Grid and to improve the environment conditions of the province. For the
purpose, KP Govt. has assigned PEDO, Energy & Power Department to develop
1000 mini micro hydropower projects in whole KP.

The project intends to
utilize vast mini micro hydropower potential available on streams, rivers, or
canals. Consequently, project is to promote cheap and affordable energy and to
inculcate concept of self-reliance and self-help in the installation as well as
operation and maintenance of these plants.

In the 1st phase of the
above mentioned projects the government has launched the construction of 356
mini/micro hydropower projects (15KW to 500KW) in the northern districts of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Out of 356 MHPs, 180 have already been completed, and rest
of the projects are under construction.

In the 2nd phase, PC-1
for the construction of additional 672 micro hydel projects (20KW to 1500KW)
has already cleared by the PDWP, and soon the project will be initiated

Future Road Map

·KP
Power Sector Roadmap has been developed and approved which comprises among
others the development of mini and micro hydel projects and the solarisation of
households in remote villages by means of PV Solar Plants.

Benefits

·Availability
of Low cost and stable electricity to the beneficiaries.

·Creation
of Job opportunities for skilled and unskilled labour

·Provision
of opportunities to local community towards enhancement of economic activities
through establishment of small scale enterprises.